My mom was sad and lonely. For 7 years she had lived in FL by herself and without pets (she had a lot back home). Apartments are tough for keeping animals so she knew she'd have to do her research for small interactive animals that were easy to care for and are cute. She decided that a bird would be best since many kinds are very interactive with people, don't smell, don't have to be walked and are cute as can be. She went to a lot of stores and spoke with breeders about the list of birds she had narrowed down. She went to a specialty bird store to get a cockatiel but saw me across the way alone. She never saw a red-rump before but was told that though I was only 5 months old and was hand fed, I'm not comfortable with people and that I was born with a twisted back toe....She made several attempts to get to handle me and see my behavior. I threw major tantrums and bit her at first but by the end of her visit, I realized that she wasn't scary so I calmed down, stepped up on her hand and sat there giving her full attention. She saw that I just needed some t.l.c and took me home! I picked up a lot of whistles and tricks in my first week with her and we live happily ever after now..

Millet, popcorn, nutri berries and treat sticks are my favorites. Been getting introduced to some of mom's cereals and I usually like them.

My cage and it's playtop, my playgym, the entire floor (because I'm a grass keet), or anywhere that mom or Michaelangelo go are where I like to be. I hate being separated from them so I follow them around.

I hate loud noises, bell lattice balls, people who try to come near me when I am eating, getting my wings/nails clipped and any quick sudden movements. ...They catch me of guard and scare me.

She spoils me rotten with a varitey of treats, a fun playgym, new toys as soon as I wreck one, takes me out to play for as long as she's home so I can play with my best friend Michaelangelo the conure. We're the same size, but very different in build and personality. It doesn't matter though. We get along great!

Chattering noise, and protecting Mikey for no reason at all, I sqwuak and try to look tough when I see my reflection and sometimes. I follow Michaelangelo around, but don't always want to be around or picked up by mom. I sing (whistle) I only let Michaelangelo preen me, and try to climb and do the same tricks as him even though I'm not built as strong and tough as he is..

I'm just observing but do not interupt me..

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Hi!!Hello there Icarus!Another Red-Rumped huh?We are not so popular but we are also terrific pets! Gave you a vote!come visit me Lancelot,Apollo,Lucy,Tom,Scott,Havita and Lolita

More Chances To Win! Bird of the week is now becoming Bird of the Day! Beginning Monday, February 1, 2010, we will switch from Bird of the Week to Bird of the Day. The winner will get 1,000 Bird eClub points and his or her bird’s photo will be in the spotlight all day.

01/27/2010 01:01.16 PM

Hi IcarusWhat a beautiful bird! I had a female red-rumped parakeet named Olivia. I absolutely loved her sweet little trills - she would run to the edge of her perch and get all excited whenever I walked into the room. She also loved to have her head scratched and would relax so much that she would almost melt through the cage bars when I would pet her. Red-rumps can be pugnacious. She used to love to 'police' my cockatiels whenever I let her out. Her nickname was 'the green beret'. She passed away Jan. 15, 2005 at the age of 11 and a half. She was neglected in her previous home- they kept her above the garage in a cold dark room. I rescued her and her friend: a female lutino cockatiel that I named Melody (she was a sweetie too). I enjoyed her company for almost 5 years. She was a delight! I hope you have lots of fun with him! v4u

Hi from the Konawa Oklahoma GangHi friends, Cotton Ball here, We are sorry that we missed Malili's party last night. Mom and Dad went to skin sis's house in TN. They took Fortune, thank goodness, and we have a sitter, Kaitlyn, Mom's oldest grand daughter.. Mom is checking on us and reading our mail to us. She said the trip was wild...Fortune giggled and laughed with lil gkin and wolf whistled at the truckers as they passed..It was about 14 hours of hard driving. They made it fine. Here is a vote for you... Cotton Ball and the gang

Hello from St. Patrick D'BirdHi, Patrick here with a vote for you. Yeah, this morning I was just waiting to jump up on Mom's shoulder and help feed the rest of the flock. Fortune and I both helped. Fortune squawed on about "crackers" a word I have never used (I don't like them) so I decided to let Mom know I could say it to. She was so proud of me.......WISH YOU A HAPPY WEEKEND, Please visit my fiblings too as I am blogging for us all. Cheech later........ ............. ................LIMERICK OF THE DAY:......... ............. ............. ............This bow-legged U-too is quite the man.......... ...............eats mashed taters faster than a toucan....... ............. ............. ................ He can not hack, ............. ............. ............. ............. ...... anything that’s black........ ............. .......... Vinnie shares his grapes, with the N.Chelmsford Clan....(Dedicated to my friend Vinnie (my Superstar) Umbrella Cockatoo, from N. Chelmsford, MA) (3-29-08)

Good morning Icarus!You are the prettiest parakeet I've ever seen! My brother Flash is a parakeet. My mommy say's she's never seen a parakeet like you before. B-E-A-UTIFUL! Just wanted to stop by and say hello! Pecking the votie button off your page on my way out! See you soon I hope! ~Tanga

SO, how are the outings?We only went out once with daddy. No sunshine here in FLorida lately. Even today is gray and yucky. I need sunshine to keep my feathers pretty. We had a sunshine lamp but the bulb died and mommy did not replace it yet. Hope I can play in the sunshine soon since I do live in the sunshine state! Love Gizmo

Hello from PacoMy mommy wanted to tell you that the Bird Cabin has a new owner Cheryl who has been there a long time. She needs all the help and support she can get so tell all your birdie friends to go there! Mommy just brought home a baby Umbrella cockatoo so I am not the youngest anymore!

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